Wanderlust by Andrea Wolper

"A masterful command of both phrasing and lyrics. This rewarding listen is an early candidate for year-end 'Best Of' lists. (Jim Hynes, Making a Scene)

"Every once in a while, a recording comes along that reminds the listener of the difference between simply good and truly exceptional. Factor in Wolper's confident, mature singing, and the result is music deeply wrought and revealed." (C. Michael Bailey, Wild Mercury Rhythm)

"A brilliant musical storyteller. She is expressive and flawless in her phrasing: she can sound sensual, bluesy, joyful, even sinister. This delightful album is full of surprises. All tracks are gems in their unique way.' (Anna Steegmann, The New York City Jazz Record)

"I love the way it kind of sneaks up on us at the beginning, building before her sexy vocals come in. And then, watch out, because she will own you before long. ....What a gorgeous vocal performance."
(Michael Doherty Jazz Log)

"Magnificent. There’s an irresistible longing to Wolper’s voice that just sucks the listener in...exquisitelymasterful throughout." (L.A. Jazz Scene)

Tracklist

1.	Light Out of Darkness	5:20

2.	Dog Day Afternoon	5:14

3.	Sobe e Desce	4:01

4.	Still Life	3:32

5.	The Music is the Magic	5:24

6.	The Nature of Life	5:31

7.	Been to Canaan	5:38

8.	Nevermore	6:11

9.	Eventide	4:40

10.	I Burn For You	4:19

11.	Cisluna	5:04

12.	The Winter of Our Content	3:51

Credits

released April 12, 2024

Andrea Wolper, vocals*
John Di Martino, piano
Ken Filiano, bass
Michael TA Thompson, drums
Charlie Burnham, violin
Jeff Lederer, clarinet, flute
produced by Jeff Lederer and Andrea Wolper
*shruti box track 6

1. LIGHT OUT OF DARKNESS
Ray Charles and Rick Ward
2. DOG DAY AFTERNOON
Wayne Carson
3. SOBE E DESCE
Andrea Wolper
4. STILL LIFE
Andrea Wolper
5. MUSIC IS THE MAGIC
Abbey Lincoln
6. THE NATURE OF LIFE
Andrea Wolper
7. BEEN TO CANAAN
Carole King
8. NEVERMORE
Andrea Wolper
9. EVENTIDE
Andrea Wolper
10. I BURN FOR YOU
Sting
11. CISLUNA
Andrea Wolper, John Di Martino, Ken Filiano, Michael TA Thompson
12. THE WINTER OF OUR CONTENT
Andrea Wolper

Arrangements:
Track 1: Jeff Lederer
Track 5: Andrea Wolper and Ken Filiano; violin and clarinet Jeff Lederer
Track 7: Andrea Wolper; violin and flute Jeff Lederer
Track 10: John Di Martino and Andrea Wolper; violin and flute Jeff Lederer

Moonflower Music 001

License